Wednesday, February 11, 2009

As much as I love my English songs, there are times when I fall madly and deeply head over heels with a certain Malay number. This does not happen very often but when it does, it means I am totally besotted and impressed. The song has got to linger in my mind even after it's over and it's usually one that I fall in love with at first listen. Lyrics also play a vital part; I'm usually drawn to words that though appear simple and straightforward actually hold the deepest of meaning and emotions within.

Just like this song by Aizat for instance. I first heard his Lagu Kita number during the finale of TV3's Anugerah Juara Lagu (AJL) and loved it instantly! Discovered in a reality TV program Akademi Fantasia (AF), this twenty year old lass is making waves in the local scene with his talent, which he beautifully showcased in Lagu Kita as sole composer, lyricist and singer. Though Lagu Kita did not win the ballad category it was nominated for, this talented singer made history as the youngest ever composer to make it to the finale of the prestigious AJL.

Watch this first video in order to understand the story behind his song. We see a young Aizat falling in love with a beautiful girl. He ends up breaking both their hearts when he leaves her behind to pursue his music broad. In one last attempt to win back her love, he writes her a song aptly titled Lagu Kita (Our Song). Upon listening to their song she realizes the intensity of her feelings for him and rushes off to the airport, hoping to stop him from leaving. As most love in disarray stories go, she arrives a few minutes too late and the video ends with a To be Continued.

Lagu Kita continues his love story from where we left it earlier. There is no available music video for this song, but you get to hear Aizat's beautiful rendition at AJL. I just love the lyrics for this song. It's all stated ever so simply and yet the impact of his chosen words come off with such intensity it takes me back to our love story too. My favourite part of the song is when he goes 'Dan aku terus menyanyi lagu ini untukmu, walau berjuta mendengar, lagu ini hanya untukmu', which basically means that though he continues to sing for a million others, his words and his love remains solely for her. :)

I can't seem to get this song out of my head. The more it plays in my mind, the more convinced I am that this is the song I'd like to dedicate to B this Valentine's Day. So though the 14th is still a couple of days away, I would like to give this song to my darling B today. Happy Valentine's Day sweetie, this one's for you! With each passing year, I love you more and more...

Jean, try again kay? See I told u AGP shows number of comments (with JS) faster than here or at LJL. Mariuca is better now, with the new template I'm using. Oh no does that mean I'll be having a makeover here too? HE HE HE!!!! =-O =-O :-[ *DONT_KNOW* *DONT_KNOW*

Jean, u know I follow AF right? So I was quite surprised to hear Aizat composed this song, I just love it! He was one of my faves masa AF that time, but now I just love the fella la! Hope ul get to listen to this ultra romantic song tonight, enjoy! :* :* :)

Hola Shemah, yeah la, guilty as charged ha ha! Ada Untukmu is it…hmmmmm by Nubhan I think! Oh he has a wonderful tone, but still need to brush up on his vocals!Of coz u get a Valentine HUG sweetie, here’s two more for the cuties at home! ;)

Hi Marzie.Just saw your drop in my inbox, I guess you´re online doing your chores.Wow, soo romantic. Love is in the air...As expected, didn´t understand a word but I liked it. It´s very melodic and we can clearly see he´s making an effort to tell her he loves her :)Happy Wednesday!Hugs from your Portuguese friend xx

Oh I love Indonesian songs too Foong!!! I love Dewa, they are the coolest! Oh best best!! Hubby likes Sheila, but I only like some of her songs he he and I like some of CT's songs too of coz, she is superb eh?

Oh SAMSONS I LOVE!!!!!!!!!!! I so have to feature my Samsons song for MM soon, I love!!!! :* :* :* :* :* :* :* :*

Ok Debbs, listen to Aizat sing here and you know what's the best part? He lost like a hundred punds la I think, dats why he looks so skinny in the second video!!! Astaga, he was so chubbs I tell you, now so skinny, lagi la make me impressed LOL!!!! 8-) :* :* *DONT_KNOW* *DONT_KNOW*